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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 186.94 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 186.94 and 121.30 is: 181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 186.94 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/186.94 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 186.94 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 22,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,675.82/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.96

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